Packager -1st Shift

Steel Technologies; Murfreesboro (AR); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

HSA / FSA

Job summary

Steel Technologies in Murfreesboro, AR seeks a Packager to set up and operate banding lines, prepare skids, and package materials for shipment. You will work with forklift and overhead crane to move products and ensure accuracy per customer specs.

You will learn our packaging standards, identify finished goods, and maintain safe, clean work areas. Training includes forklift certification; strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to use tape measure, micrometers, and calipers.
• Able to comply with safety rules and requirements.
• Pass necessary Forklift Certification and/or Crane Training.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare skids to customer specifications.
• Operate turnstile, down layer, banding line equipment and crane as needed to package material.
• Package material to meet customer specifications per customer supplied information and standard packaging instructions.
• Ensure proper identification and segregation of materials.
• Operate forklift and/or overhead crane to move materials to and from storage areas and work stations.
• Safely handle material without damage.
• Clean packaging area or assigned areas.
• Maintain production standards.
• Load, transport, unload and stack materials according to procedures.

Skills

Measuring tools

Forklift operation

Tools

Forklift Certification

Overhead crane training

Job description

As a Packager at Steel Technologies, your main responsibility is to setup and operate banding equipment to properly package materials and prepare for shipment to our customers. In this role, you will have exposure to our finished goods and learn more about our customers and end product.

How you’ll contribute to our company:

1. Prepare skids to customer specifications
2. Operate turnstile, down layer, banding line equipment and crane as needed to package material
3. Package material to meet customer specifications per customer supplied information and standard packaging instructions
4. Ensure proper identification and segregation
5. Operate forklift and/or overhead crane to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, and working within areas of assignment
6. Safely handle material without damage
7. Clean packaging area or any other assigned area
8. Maintain production standards
9. Load, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established procedures

• Here’s what we can offer:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of employment
  • Competitive Wellness Program, providing up to 100% discount on medical premiums
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Accident Insurance through Allstate for additional coverage on accidents + cancer
  • Employer-Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) after 60 days of employment + competitive match after one year
  • Paid Time Off starting after 90 days of employment
  • Paid Holidays starting day one!
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
  • Great discount programs in automotive, technology, and more
  • Boot and Glasses Allowance after 60 days of employment
  • Free uniforms after 60 days of employment
  • Monthly Incentive Bonus after one full month of employment
  • Education Assistance is available for job related courses to further your education, with up to 100% paid tuition for maintenance-related coursework and certifications
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Teammate Assistance Program (TAP) which offers professional assistance for Counseling, Financial, Legal, and Family services

Here’s what is needed to be successful:

• Ability to use tape measure, micrometers, and calipers
• Ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Pass necessary Forklift Certification and/or Crane Training
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Steel Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to any classification protected by federal, state and/or local law.